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Christian Benteke believes Palace need to repeat the form that saw them win away at Chelsea and Liverpool when they travel to Manchester City tomorrow

“We have put ourselves under pressure again after what we have been through.

“So let's try to finish well and be safe. Consistency is the hardest thing for a football player to get. I don't think you can tell me a lot of players [in England] this year that have been consistent.

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“A lot of people were thinking we were not in trouble and that our talent and ability alone was going to get us out of it, not realising that it was going to have to be a roll-up-the-sleeves job. We have gone on a fantastic run since then.

“I am sick of saying it and sick of hearing it really but the calibre of player here and the squad we have put together we should not be where we are.”

Andros Townsend spoke of his delight after winning the club’s Player of the Month award

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Andros Townsend of Crystal Palace looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on April 10, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (Image: Clive Rose/Getty Images)

"I am delighted to be receiving the award and it is nice to see how the fans have appreciated my hard work, particularly defensively against some of the top teams as well as being able to chip in with a goal and an assist in the month which I have been pleased with.

"April was a busy month with the games coming thick and fast and it is hard to maintain that consistency when there are a number of matches so close together but I feel in every game I have put in a shift for the team.”